The Newton Food Pantry invites all to Newton’s Community Table — an annual celebration of unity, generosity and shared purpose on Thursday, October 23, 6PM-9PM on the Mt. Ida College campus (100 Carlson Avenue, Newton). Tickets can be purchased online. This year’s event will feature a delicious spread of food, tasty drinks, live music,…
Posts published in October 2025
Over the weekend of October 24-26, West Newton Cinema will celebrate the centennial of the birth of Academy Award-winning actor and Newton native, Jack Lemmon. The three-day celebration will feature screenings of Jack Lemmon’s most acclaimed films, a commemorative reception, and a special conversation with members of the Lemmon family.…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) will hold its large Annual Yard Sale on Saturday, October 25, 9:30AM-1PM at the Unitarian Church (1326 Washington Street, West Newton). Toy and games, household items, dishes, kitchen gadgets, collectables, garden supplies, pet supplies, luggage, art, pictures and frames, tools, office supplies, crafts,…
Mason-Rice Elementary School presents Spooktacular, Saturday October 25, 4-7PM. Tickets at the door, but skip the line and purchase pre-sale tickets by midnight Friday, October 24. All proceeds benefit the fifth grade’s graduation. Walk from room to room in the haunted hallways of Mason-Rice. Each room has been decorated by fifth graders…
The Book Ladies’ Book Swap is held monthly at West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton). The next Book Swap at the Cinema will be on Saturday, October 25, 12:30PM-3PM. Find future dates on The Book Ladies’ Facebook page. A bit of history… Nancy Brown and Annette Seaward started…
Understanding Our Differences will host author Megan Wagner Lloyd and illustrator Michelle Mee Nutter speaking about their graphic novel Allergic on Saturday, October 25 at 1PM at Zervas Elementary School. This middle-grade graphic novel follows a young girl who dreams of having a pet — until she discovers she has severe…
Newton Community Education (NCE) is looking for dedicated volunteers to support its mission of providing lifelong learning opportunities for community members of all ages. Volunteers play a vital role in helping NCE deliver classes, clubs, and camps across Newton. Opportunities are available in office support, afterschool site coordination and substitutes,…
Get your best Halloween costumes and spooky outfits ready for St Mary of Carmen Women’s Society‘s annual Halloween at the Park at Coletti Magni Park (391 Watertown Street, Nonantum) on Saturday, October 25 from 12-3PM. This free event includes pumpkin carving and painting (supplies provided, or bring your own), face…
The West Suburban YMCA (WSYMCA) invites the community to dust off their boots and saddle up for its 2025 Annual Gala: Country for a Cause – An Evening of Western Charm on Saturday, October 25, at 6PM at the Wells Avenue YMCA (135 Wells Avenue). The Y’s biggest fundraising event…
Everyone is invited to the monthly Social Justice Speaker (and free lunch) at First UU Society (1326 Washington Street, West Newton) on Sunday, October 26 at 12PM. This month, Chloe-Rose Crouch will speak about her work as Executive Director of the Community Day Center of Waltham, which has the highest…
Turtle Studios — a nonprofit, democratic artist community — will swing open its doors to the public for its semiannual Open Studios art exhibition and sale at 213 California Street, Nonantum on Saturday and Sunday, October 25-26, 12PM-5PM. Turtle Studios has an exciting and eclectic mix of members who keep…
The Newton North Boosters Club will host the Tiger 5K & Kids Fun Run on October 26. (Registration by October 5 was required for a guaranteed shirt.) Proceeds support Newton North HS athletic programs. Register here.